Like a good sports captain, Ogun State Governor, Senator
Ibikunle AmosunCON, FCA, has not only exhibited
courage but also consistency in governance as well leadership of the State
Executive Council.

He has demonstrated dedication and zeal to seeing to the success
of the programmes and policies of his government, which kicked off on May 29,
2011 and currently in its second term.

On assumption of office, the governor in his inaugural address
at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta charted a course for
his administration, which he was confident, like a visionary leader, would
change the fortunes and story of the state for the better.

"The
expectations of the people from their government are great. The readiness of
our people to be part of the rebuilding mission is overwhelming. It humbles me,
it is sobering and I am eternally indebted. I will not squander this goodwill
and confidence reposed in me", Senator
Amosun stated.

The Class Captain in Action for the Building of the New Ogun State

There was no doubt that he was set, aware for the
challenges ahead but determined to revive the then comatose state into a
strong, revitalized and economically prosperous one.

Insecurity, unresolved political killings and moribund
industries had all become the only stories that emanated from the state, which
then had become a shadow of itself.

No wonder, the governor immediately packaged a five point cardinal
programme, encompassing Affordable Qualitative Education; Efficient Health Care
Delivery; Agriculture Production and Industrialization; Affordable Housing and
Urban Renewal as well as Rural and Infrastructural Development/Employment
Generation.

Not long after, as is expected from leaders, he assembled a crop
of indigenes, made up of technocrats, from private practice and politics,
to join in accomplishing this mission.

Courageously, the government took some decisions, such as the
concept of six-lane roads and flyovers, which was then considered daring, due
to the number of structures that will have to pave way for it.

Fearlessly , he led the team to confront the undesirable
elements and men of the underworld, who had then overwhelmed and somehow
overpowered the security agencies. This was done with heavy investment in
security implements, such as Armour
Personnel Carriers (APC) and patrol vans and ammunition donated by the
government to the Police and other security agencies present in the state,
knowing fully well that apart from protecting lives and property, this step
would also create the conducive environment for willing investors to come to
the state.

Confident of the positive result of this decision, the
government went on to organize series of investors' fora, with the third held
last year.

With an exceptional team spirit, Governor Amosun, at every
stage, assembled his team, both in his first term in office and the ongoing
second term, to explain to the good people of the state at regular intervals,
his dreams and attentively note inputs and criticisms he uses to marshal
government programmes and policies.

He is noted to convene State Executive Council meetings, apart
from those statutorily held every Monday, at any time or day, just to brain
storm and seek ways to move the state forward.

It may not be convenient, but the leadership style and values
demonstrated by the governor at every stage, has been a morale booster, which
can not but attract the sacrifices of all always.

This devotion to duty, which is worthy of emulation by other
leaders, has indeed seen the state catapult in fortune, wealth and fame in just
about six years.

This new picture of Ogun
State can be summarized with the massive influx of people and investors into
the state.

The restoration of security, unprecedented infrastructural
development, improved educational and health standards, coupled with the
responsive and responsible leadership exhibited by Senator Ibikunle Amosun
have all restored the lost glory of Ogun
state.